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If a bar magnet is suspended at the center on a string and allowed to swing freely in what direction will its south pole point?
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What happen when a magnetic needle is freely suspended?
it will rest in the north - south direction
What would a freely suspended magnet do?
A freely-suspended magnet will come to rest in a North- South direction -The pole which points to the north is the North Pole -The pole which points at south is the South Pole
Why a freely suspended magnet comes to rest in north south direction?
It reacts to the magnetic field of the Earth.
Will coir rope give north South direction if suspended freely?
No, to get north or south you need to suspend a magnet.
What is a suspended magnetized magnet?
A suspended magnet is usually a magnet suspended by a thin thread and allowed to rotate and swing freely. This will align itself to the Earth's magnetic field providing there is no other magnetic or electromagnetic influnence.
Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?
Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.
If suspended freely in which direction will horseshoe magnet will align?
yes it does
What happens when a magnet is freely suspended?
it will rest in the north - south direction
What happen when a magnetic needle is freely suspended?
it will rest in the north - south direction
Why does freely suspended magnet always point in the same direction?
because im always in that direction. ohhh yeahhh
Why does a freely suspended magnet not show geographical N'S direction exact?
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What would a freely suspended magnet do?
A freely-suspended magnet will come to rest in a North- South direction -The pole which points to the north is the North Pole -The pole which points at south is the South Pole
What can be used for a compass?
a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction
Why a freely suspended magnet comes to rest in north south direction?
It reacts to the magnetic field of the Earth.
Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?
A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.
When a magnet is suspended or freely aligned in which direction will it alight?
Along an axis between the North and South Magnetic Poles.
Will coir rope give north South direction if suspended freely?
No, to get north or south you need to suspend a magnet.
